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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 309.42 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 309.42 and 187.92 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 309.42 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/309.42 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 309.42 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 58,146.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,146.21/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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